Land Use Partner

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join an established practice group as a lateral partner, managing your own client relationships and handling land use matters from start to finish. The position blends business development with hands-on regulatory approval and environmental review work, and involves working alongside colleagues on joint matters. What you'll do - Lead and grow your own client relationships and bring in new work in development approvals, environmental review and land use. - Manage matters independently from intake through to an approval or litigation outcome. - Handle environmental review, related drafting and assembly of the administrative record. - Advise clients on state subdivision, annexation and earthquake fault zoning statutes. - Partner with fellow practice group members on joint matters and work that spans other practice areas. Requirements What we're looking for - At least 10 years of land use practice since bar admission, with a California focus. - An established, portable client base that you can bring to a new firm. - Substantial California environmental review (CEQA) experience and skill in planning approval strategy for a range of development project types. - Transactional land use background covering project approvals, permitting and subdivision map work, not only litigation. - California Bar admission and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school. - Proven ability to generate your own client work without relying on others for a steady flow of matters. - Based in the Bay Area and able to be in the office on Wednesdays. Bonus points - Experience serving affordable housing, natural resources or public sector and higher education clients. - Background as a partner at a larger firm looking for a different culture and economics, or at a boutique looking for broader platform support. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 0 to 300,000 per year - Health, dental and vision coverage - Retirement plan Location and work model - San Francisco, California, United States - Hybrid, 1 day per week in the office (Wednesdays) - Full-time